We have all heard them, “no running”, “no glass in the pool”, “don’t go in the deep end if you can’t swim”, and the list goes on and on. Think about many times have you seen scraped knees, crying children (or adults for that matter), or lumps on the noggin? It’s all fun and games…
Author: Tre Golding
Turbidity – Causes and Remedies
“Wow, that’s some nice turbidity you have going on” says no one – ever! If your water is turbid that’s a sign that something is not right and needs to be addressed. It could even be a sign of dangerous water if it’s caused by a lack of sanitizer. So what is it, what causes…
Pool Water Delivery
Why and how to have water delivered? Pool water delivery can be very helpful for filling a new pool or refilling after maintenance. Water delivery services use large tanker trucks to deliver fresh water right to your house, for a price of course. It’s important to test your fill water and plan ahead if you…
Top 5 Tips For New Pool Owners
Dear first time pool owner (or soon to be), If you’ve recently installed a new pool or are considering getting one, the responsibilities may seem daunting. From rules and regulations to care and maintenance, there are many facets to ownership that need attention before you invite all your friends and family over for a weekend…
ORP – What it is and what it means for pools and hot tubs
ORP is a measurement of the water’s ability to oxidize or reduce (chemically alter) substances and is measured by using an oxidation reduction potential meter. It is an inexpensive way to measure how effective a water’s sanitizer is but it doesn’t give the full picture and shouldn’t be taken alone at face value. What’s the…
Foam in Hot Tub
Foamy water in a hot tub can be caused by several different things, but the good news is that it’s easy to fix. It’s important to differentiate between bubbles from the jets, foamy water, and brown scummy foam. It’s normal for water to bubble and be opaque when the jets are running, but the water…
What Causes Cloudy Pool Water and How do You Clear It?
The most common causes of cloudy pool water are improperly balanced water chemistry, insufficient water filtration, environmental conditions, and the addition of granular or powder chemicals. Patience is a virtue when it comes to clearing cloudy water, but through the process of elimination it can be done. It is important to understand the root cause…
Sutro’s Love Your Pool (or Spa) Again Vision
Sutro started with looking at the world through the lens of water. We looked around, and saw everything that was blue, and zoomed into those that contained hydrogen and oxygen pairs (or triples, well – two hydrogen for one oxygen… whatever that’s called). We asked the question – what has water looked like, what does…
Getting Rid of Algae in Your Swimming Pool or Spa
As you know, having your own private swimming pool is a luxury that many people covet. The benefits of having a pool are numerous — increased health, decreased stress, and added value to your home to name but a few. However, one of the biggest bugbears for pool owners is uninvited guests, and I’m not…
The Basics of Monitoring Pool and Spa Chemicals
Having a backyard pool or hot tub is awesome, but all of the chemical monitoring can seem really complex and time consuming. What’s the deal with pool chemical monitoring– why is it so necessary, and why are there so many components? Read on for some quick answers to these questions, and learn why monitoring the…